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UNITED ST

AT ES OF AMERICA DEP AR TMENTOF TRANSPOR TA TION FEDERAL

A VIAT ION ADMINISTRA TI ON WA SHI NGTON, DC

Regulatory

Docket No. _______________

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TTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: JONA THAN S. CHERNEY
FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKI NG RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL

REGULAT IONS SECTIONS 61.1 13(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNI NG COMMERCIAL OPERA TION OF THE DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO UNMANNED AIRCRAFTSYSTEM PURSUANTTO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZA TI ON AND REFORM ACTO F 2012 (PUBLIC LA W 11 2

- 95)
Submitted on November 15, 2015

JONA THAN CHERNEY P. O. BOX 97 TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92678 (949) 525

- 05002 

### TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSAR

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SUMMAR

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IN TRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER...............................................

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BACKGROUND................................................................................................................

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BASI S FOR PETITION............................................................................................

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.....................................

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH JONA THAN CHERNEY SEEKS EXEMPTION..........................

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF JONA THAN CHERNEY SEEKS AND THE REASON JONA

THAN CHERNEY SEEKS THE RELIEF......

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THE REASONS WHY

GRANTING JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

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THE REASONS WHY

GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSEL

Y AFFECTSAFETY

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CONCLUSION....................................................

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APPENDIX A................................................................................................................... ........22
APPENDIX B.................................... .......................................................................................233

GLOSSAR

Y OF ABBREVIA

TI ONS

AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest AT C Air T

raf fic Control ATO Air Traf

fic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LO L Lo ss of Link NAS National Airspace S ys tem NOT AM Notice to Airman PIC Pilot In Command Section 333 F

AA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) SO Safety

Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Vi sual Flight Rules VLOS Vi sual Line of Site VMC Vi sual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical T akeof f and Landing DJI UA

V manufacturer ESC Electronic speed control FPV First Person V iew LI

- PO Lithium Poly mer B attery RCV Radio Controlled V ehicle4

**SUMMAR**

**Y** JONA THAN CHERNEY

, operating under the company title, Jonathan Cherney C onsulting & Investigations, seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.1 13(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the F AA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit JONA THAN CHERNEY to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for traf fic collision investigation & reconstruction , real estate photography , commercials, special events, wedding cinematography, photogrammetry , marine photography

, roofing inspection s , building construction site inspections and landscape imaging over certain areas of the United States.

**INTRODUCTI ON**  **AND INTERESTS OF T**  **HE PETITIONER** My name is JONA

THAN CHERNEY

, and I am a sole proprietor consultant who specializes in photography and traf

fic collision reconstruction and anal ys is. I ’ve been a professional photographer for 33 ye ars and have been cond ucting traffic collision investigations and reconstruction for the last 26 ye ars. Ih ave over 10 ye ars of experience flying remote control aircraft and helicopters (four channel) and currentl y own the DJI Phantom 3 Professional edition. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro is a quad

- copter, which I would like to use for low altitude photography f or various photo shoots as well as for traffic collision investigation and reconstruction anal ys es. Ih ave owned the quad

- copter for approximatel y six months, and as an advance d remote control helicopter operator, I find it to b e very e as y to control and fly these types of RCVs.5

**BACKGROUND** Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS
JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks an exemption to operate the DJ I system for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro is a vertical takeof f and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJ I Phantom 3 Pro has a maximum gross wei ght of approximately 2 p ounds 14 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 2 9 knots. The DJIP hantom 3 Pro UAS is equipped with four main rotors; driven by a Lithium Poly mer battery powered electric motor

. The DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS that will be operated by JONA THAN CHERNEY will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Id entification and Registration Markings.

**BASIS FOR PETITION** Petitioner, JONA

THAN CHERNEY

, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11 .61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereb y petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61. 11 3(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).
In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, JONA THAN CHERNEY ’s operation of DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS meets the conditions of FMRA

S ection 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly

, JONA THAN CHERNEY requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only appl y to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.
JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. JONA

THAN CHERNEY will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly M aintenance Lo g, and DJ I Phantom 3 Pro Manual). Furthermore, JONA THAN CHERNEY will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro

. Relief from certain requirements of Se ction 61.1 13(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by JONA THAN CHERNEY to the extent necessary to6

allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airm an medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by m eeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS in a manner consistent with this ex emption, including evasive and emergency m aneuv ers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS do es not require an airworthiness certi ficate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro In struction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.
JONA THAN CHERNEY also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Setting s, as the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will not have a ty pical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA S to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’ s operation of the DJ I Phantom UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a lev el of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally

, JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery p ower to fly f or a total duration of approximately 1 5.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes.
Ina ccordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11 .81, JONA THAN CHERNEY provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

**A. Name And**  **Addr ess Of**  **The Petitioner** 
**.** The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: JONA THAN CHERNEY P. O. BOX 97 TRABUCO CANYON, CA 92678 (949) 525

- 0500 Email: Jonathan@JCherneyConsulting.com7

**A . The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F**  **.R . Fr** **om Which**  **JONA**

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**
**. 1.**  **JONA**

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**  **Fr om** **T he**  **Requirements Of**  **Section 61.1**  **13(a) And (b).**  Section 61.1 13, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carryingp assengers or property f or compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may

, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employ ment if

— (1) The flight is only

incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
**2. JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption Fr om** **T he Requir** **ements Of Section 91.7(a).** Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may

operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.
**3. JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption Fr om** **T he Requir** **ements Of Section 91.121.** Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter th at is set, when operating

-- Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

-- (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i ) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before dep arture. **4. JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption Fr om** **T he Requir** **ements Of Section 91.151(b).**  Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b) , states the following: (b ) No person may begin a flight in a ro tor craft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and for ecast weather conditions) ther e is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.8

**5. JONA** 

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**  **Fro m**  **The Requirement**  **Of Section**  **91.405(a).** Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]
**6. JONA** 

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**  **Fr om** **T he**  **Requir ements**  **Of Section**  **91.4 07(a)(1)**  Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may

operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) Ith as been approved for return to service b y a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]
**7. JONA** 

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**  **Fro m**  **The Requir** **ements Of**  **Sections 91.409(a)(1)**  **And 91.409(a)(2).** Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service b y a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter

. **8. JONA** 

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption**  **Fro m**  **The Requir** **ements Of**  **Sections 91.417(a)**  **And 91.417(b).** Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.41 1 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:
1. Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

-- (i ) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
2. Records containing the following information:9 (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor

. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. ( iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 4 3.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currentl y installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.
3. The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (i ) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by o ther work or for 1 ye ar after the work is performed. (ii ) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (iii ) A list of defects furnished to a registered o wner or operator under § 43.1 1 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.
**B .**  **The Extent**  **Of Relief**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks**  **And The**  **Reason JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks The Relief.** 
**1. Extent**  **Of Relief**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks**  **And The**  **Reason JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Relief Fr om** **Section 61.1 13(a)**  **And (b).** Relief from Section 61.1 13(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.1 13(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may

, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any bus iness or employ

ment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
As set forth more full y below, JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that an equivalent lev el of safety will be maintained because no PI C will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS unless that PI C has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that10

the PIC i s able to safely operate th e DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS in a m anner consistent with the operations specifications a s described in this exemption, including evasive and emergenc y maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further more, JONA

THAN CHERNEY submits that all flights of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS , conducted by

the PI C pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to JONA THAN CHERNEY ' s business; and (2) will not carry p assengers or property for compensation or hire.
**2. Extent**  **Of Re** **lief JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks And**  **The Reason**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks Relief Fr** **om Section 91.7(a).**  Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow JONA

THAN CHERNEY to determine that the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every f light by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating do cuments (i.e., JONA THAN CHERNEY ’s Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro Instruction Manual , Pre

- Flight Checklist).
JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in acco rdance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, JONA

THAN CHERNEY will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthl y Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro Instruction Manual) prior to every f light, and further, determine that the aircraft is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below

. **3. Extent**  **Of Relief**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks**  **And The**  **Reason JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Relief Fr** **om Section 91.121.**  Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may b e required to allow flight operations of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS , which utilizes a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA

to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reporte d to air traf fic control (A

TC) in feet above ground level (AGL), JONA THAN CHERNEY seek s the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UA S ’saltimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to compl y with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more full y set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS is equipped with a baro metric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automaticall y ensure s that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

-up display

of the GCS.
**4. Extent**  **Of Relief**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks**  **And The**  **Reason JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **See ks Relief Fr** **om Section 91.151(b).** 11

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered D JI Phantom 3 Pro UAS during daylight hours in visual m eteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly a fter that for at least 4.5 minutes. JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery

powered DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will severel y constrain the practicality of any aerial video or stil l photo flight operations that JONA THAN CHERNEY propose s to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly

, as set forth below, the technical specifi cations of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS , the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS’ s operating documents, and proposed operating limitations, ensure that JONA THAN CHERNEY will safely operate the battery p owered DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly f or a total duration of 15 .5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes.
**5. Extent**  **Of Relief**  **JONA THAN**  **CHERNEY Seeks**  **And The**  **Reason JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Relief**  **Fro m**  **Sections 91.405(a),**  **91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1)**  **& (a)(2), And**  **91.417(a) & (b).**  Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) onl y apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, JONA THAN CHERNEY requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully

below, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certif icate. Accordingly

, JONA THAN CHERNEY will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., JONA

THAN CHERNEY Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly M aintenance Lo g, D JI Phantom 3 Pro In struction Manual , Pre

- F light Checklist). Furthermore, JONA THAN CHERNEY will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS

. **C. The**  **Reasons Why**  **Granting JONA**  **THAN CHERNEY**  **’s Request**  **Wo uld**  **Be In**  **The Pu**  **blic Inter** **est; That Is, How It**  **Wo uld Benefit**  **The Public As**  **A Whole.**  Granting the present Petition will further the publi c interest by allowing JONA

THAN CHERNEY to safely

, efficiently

, and economically

p erform a erial video and photography of traf fic collision investigation & reconstruction, real estate photography, c ommercials, special events, wedding cinematography, photogrammetry , marine photography, roofing inspections, building construction site inspections and landscape imaging over certain areas of the United States. Additionally

, use of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, crashes and accidents cau sed by p ilot error and provide significant benefits to the economy
. Notably , the benefits of JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will b e realized without implicating any privacy issues.12 **1. The Public Will Benefit Fr** **om Decr** **eased Congestion Of The NAS.**  The DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS is battery p owered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery

. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aeri al acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by

reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused b y arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro do es not require an airport to takeof f or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traf fic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.
**2. The**  **Public Wi** **ll Benefit**  **Fro m**  **The Safety And**  **Efficiency Of The**  **DJI Phantom**  **3 Pr** **o UAS** 
**.** Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS , instead of manned aircraft, will greatly

b enefit the public by

drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By

u sing battery

p ower and electric motors, the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentall y conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cyl inder internal combustion engine aircraft that are ty picall y utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 2 0

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pol lution, as the UAS is propelled b y battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By u sing the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property

in the air and on the ground, which is usually a ssociated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completel y eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro (weighing approximately 2 pounds 14 ounces at its maximum gross weight, with a length of 16 inches, and a width of 16 inches , and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircra ft that ty pic all y conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6 ,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 4 2 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).
**3. Performing Aerial**  **Vi deo**  **and Photography**  **Operations W ith The**  **DJI Phant**  **om 3**  **Pr o**  **UAS Wi** **ll Benefit The Economy**  **.** In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will allow United States based companies, like Jonathan Cherney C onsulting & Investigations, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy
. Specificall y, with the rising cost of13 aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency ( “ EP A”) regulatory

a ctions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility co mpared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS, companies such as Jonathan Cherney Con sulting & Investigations , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy
. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS , provides a stable wor kforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.
**4. Ther** **e Are No Privacy Issues.**  Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operation s that have been conducted for decades, JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’s proposed operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS will not implicate any

privacy i ssues. Specifically

, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS will be operated onl y in compliance with operating documents (i.e., JONA THAN CHERNEY Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly M aintenance Lo g, DJ I Phantom 3 Pro and Instruction Manual , Pre

- Flight Checklist) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal A viation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.1 19.

**E. The**  **Reasons Why**  **Granting The**  **Exemption Wo**  **uld N**  **ot Adversely Affect Safety**  **, Or**  **How The**  **Exemption Wo**  **uld Pr** **ovide A**  **Level Of**  **Safety A** **t Least**  **Equal To** **T hat**  **Pr ovided**  **By The**  **Rule Fr** **om Which**  **JONA**

**THAN CHERNEY**  **Seeks Exemption.**
**1. Reasons**  **Why The**  **DJI Phantom**  **3 Pr** **o UAS**  **Meet s**  **The Conditions**  **Of The**  **FA A**  **Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.** 
In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, JONA THAN CHERNEY ’soperation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA S ection 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. S ection 333 provides authority f or a UAS to operate without airworthiness certificati on and sets fo rth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security

. Specifically, FMRA

Section 333 states the following, in part: (a) In General.

--Notwithstanding any oth er requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary o f Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safel y in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required b y section 334 of this Act. (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under14

subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

— (1) Which ty

pes of unmanned aircraft systems, if any , as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability , proximity

to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the n ational airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security ; and whether a certifi cate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may o perate safel y in the national airspace system, the Secretary s hall es tablish requirements for the safe operation o f such aircraft systems in the national airspace s ys tem. In seeking this exemption, JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS can operate safely

in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demon strated by : (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

**a. The**  **Specificatio ns**  **Of The**  **DJI Phantom**  **3 Pr** **o UAS**  **Demonstrates Its** 

**Safe Characteristics.** The DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS do es not create a haz ard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security c onsidering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. **i. Te**  **chnical Specifications Of The DJI**  **Phantom 3 Pr o**  **UAS**
**.** The technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is set forth by the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Appendix A

. **ii. The**  **DJI Phantom**  **3 Pro**  **UAS’ Autonomous**  **Flight And**  **Navigation Modes**  **Enable The UAS**  **To Remain Within**  **A Defined Operational**  **Ar ea.**  The DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS may b e operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is provided starting on p age 40 of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro User Manual. Please refer to Appendix B for a link to the User Manual.
**iii. The DJI Phantom 3**  **Pr o**  **UAS is Designed For A** **utomatic Return T** 

**o Home Point**  **Or Hover**  **In The Event Of**  **Loss Of The Contr** **ol Link Or Navigation.**  When the Control Link is lost, the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS will remain stationary , in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Link i s lost and the UAS will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode ) via GPS, and will descend to the takeof

f position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS is described on page 14 of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User Manual . Please refer to Appendix B for a link to the User Manual.
**iv**
**. The DJI**  **Phantom 3 Pr o**  **GCS And Its Operation.** 15 A complete description of the operation and specifications of the D JI Phantom 3 Pro GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 35 through 38 of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro User Manual

. Please refer to Appendix B for a link to the User Manual.
**b. Flight**  **Operations Of**  **DJI Phantom**  **3 Pr** **o UAS**  **is Limited**  **To The**  **Line Of**  **Sight Of**  **A Certific**  **ated Pilot in Command With**  **A Safety Observer** 
**.** JONA THAN CHERNEY will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS

. Additionally

, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

**c. Flights**  **Of DJI**  **Phantom 3**  **Pro UAS**  **Wi ll**  **Be Conducted**  **Pursuant To** **S pecific**  **Operating Limitations.**
In seeking this exemption, JONA THAN CHERNEY proposes to commercially operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to th e following specific operating limitations:
1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJ I Phantom 3 Pro Unmanned Aircraft System. Proposed operations of any o ther aircraft will require a new petiti on or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography

. 3. The UAS may

not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UA S must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by

the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by A TC. All altitudes reported to A TC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’ s F AA

- issued airman medical certificate.
6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety

observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may b e used to satisfy

the VLOS requirement as long as the PI C always maintains VLOS capability

. The SO and PIC mus t be able to communicate verball y at all times. Electronic messagi ng or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the fli ght and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.16 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traf

fic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.
9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon re quest. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant o f exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise , the operator must follow the proced

ures as outlined in its operatin g documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator ’sresponsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator mu st also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would aff ect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator mu st petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’ s UAS Integration Of

fice (AFS

- 80) may

b e contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.
10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition f or safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe op eration of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary m aintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properl y documented in the aircraft records.
11

. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PI C who conducts the functional tes t flight must make an entry

in the aircraft records. 12. The pre - flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’ s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.
14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenanc e, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accompli shed, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service

. 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections

.17 17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

class medical certificate. 18. The operator may

not permit any

P ICto operate unles s the PIC meets the operator ’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the a bility t o safe ly operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency

m aneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances f rom persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator ’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operation s may only b e conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency , and experience

-buildin g flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.1 19.
19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at th e FAA of fi ce closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.
20. The UA S may

not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’ s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as required by the operator ’sC OA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the A dministrator upon request. 21. The UA S may

not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.
22. If the UA S loses communications or loses its GPS si gnal, it must return to a pre determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.
24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery

power remaining.
25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organizati on (A TO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA

will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hou rs prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.18 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by s erial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.
27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA

must comply

with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.
28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These docum ents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement of ficial upon request. 29. The UA

must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.
31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), ves sels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that suf ficiently p rotect nonparticipating persons from the UA

and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PI C ha s made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.1 19(a).
32. All operations shall be conducted over private or c ontrolled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.
33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicab le COA

must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Of fice (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Acc idents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions c ontained on the NTSB W

eb site: www.ntsb.gov

.19

**2. Reasons**  **Why An**  **Exempti on**  **Fr om**  **The Requir** **ements Of**  **Section 6**  **1.1 13(a)**  **And (b)**  **Wo uld Not**  **Adversely Affect Safety** 
**.** JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that the equivalent level of saf ety e stablished by

S ection 61.1 13(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by m eeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS in a manner consistent with the ex emption, including evasive and emergency m aneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautic al knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11 062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safel y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS , JONA THAN CHERNEY submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a c ommerciall y certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary f or JONA THAN CHERNEY ’s specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.1 13(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11 062, 11 063, 11 064, 11 065, 11 066, 11 067, 11 080, 111 09, 1111 0, 1111 2, 111 36, 111 38, 111 50, 111 53, 1 11 56, 1 11 58, 1 11 59, 1 11 60, 1 11 61). JONA THAN CHERNEY will not allow any PI C to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by m eeting minimum flight

- hour requirements and the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vess els, vehicles and structures. Specificall y, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PI C mus t accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).
As in Exemption Nos. 11 062, 111 38, and 111 53, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applica ble regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during JONA

THAN CHERNEY ’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:
InExemption No. 11 062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11 062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may b e included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may b e included in the total 25 hours of UAS20

rotorcraft time. Inaddition to the hour requirements, the PI C must accomplish 3 takeof fs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight hour requirements in Exemption No. 11 062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency

in the skills necessary

to safel y conduct the petitioner ’sp roposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency , and experience

building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency , and experience

-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA

with appropriate distances in acc ordance with 14 C.F.R 91.1 19. Exemption No. 111 38 at page 15. Accordingly

, JONA THAN CHERNEY will ensure safe operati ons by not allowing any PI C to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by m eeting minimum flight

- hour and currency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safel y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS in a manner consistent with th e ex emption, including evasive and emergenc y maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.21 **CONCLUSION** JONA THAN CHERNEY seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11 .61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (F MRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS commerci ally , without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial vide o and photography o ver certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the F AA A dmini strator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing JONA

THAN CHERNEY to safely , efficiently

, and economically

operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro UAS commercially within the NAS. Therefore , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, JONA THAN CHERNEY respectfully requests that the A dministrator grant this Petition for an exempti on from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.1 13(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91. 405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a) (1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Jonathan Cherney

C onsulting & Investig ations to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS commerciall y for the purpose of conductin g aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.
Dated: November 15, 2015 Submitted by JONA THAN CHERNEY22

**APPENDIX**
**- A**  DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICA

TI ONS
JONA THAN CHERNEY only

utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJ I is an industry l eader in small UAS production. DJ I UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJ I software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

Aircraft We ight (Battery

& Propellers) 1280 g Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max. Des cent Speed 3 m/s Max. Speed 16 m/s (A TTImode, no wind) Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeof f point) Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature 0 ° C to 40° C GPS Mode GPS/GLONA SS GimbalControllable Range Pitch:

- 90 **°** to + 30 **°** Vi sion Positioning Ve locity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Altitude Range 30 cm

- 300 cm Operating Range 30 cm

- 300 cm Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Camera Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV 94 **°** 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 100

- 3200(video) 100

- 1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s

– 1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000, Still Photography Modes Single shot, Burst shooting 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5, Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias, time

- lapse Supported SD Card T

ypes Micro SD (Max capacity: 64 GB, Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating

required Vi deo Recording Modes UHD: 4 096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/40/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Max. Bitrate of V

ideo Storage 60 Mbps23

Supported File Formats Fat32/exF AT, Photo: JPEG, DNG, V ideo: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AV C/H.264) Operating Temperature 0 ° C to 40 ° C Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz

- 2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences) when it is CE compliant Vi deo Output Port USB Operating Temperature Range 0 ° C to 40° C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Mobile Device Holder Ta blets and smartphones Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE: 16 dbm Working V

oltage 1.2 A @7.4 V Charger Vo ltage 17.4 V Rated Power 100 W Intelligent Flight Battery

(PH3

- 4480 mAh

- 15.2 V) Capacity 4480 mAh Vo ltage 15.2 V Battery T ype LiPo 4S Energy 68Wh Net W eight 365 g Operating Temperature

- 1 0 ° C to 40° C Max. Chargin g Power 100 W

**APPENDIX**
**- B**  D JI PHANTOM 3 PRO U S ER MA NUAL Refer to the following link to view the User Manual for the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom

- 3/download